Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

We started a crowd funding to make it possible to make more than one video every four weeks.

„Kurzgesagt“ is called „in a nutshell“ now. Thanks so much for trying to pronounce the old name.

Well. A channel trailer. Also fan finder video. Help us caption & translate this video!

It's the most wonderful time of the year: The 12,019 Human Era Calendar is here! Get the new limited edition now or regret it forever. We updated the design of the calendar, so each illustration is now featured on a full page, with much more space to take notes below.

Can you trust our videos? How do we research them nowadays? And what about our older videos?

This year’s calendar focuses on the future of humanity and how we will explore space in the next 10,000 years.

The new 12,023 Human Era Calendar is here! https://kgs.link/calendar WORLDWIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE. This time you can join us on a journey through the microcosm. Curious? Head over to our shop and get it while supplies last.

Be a part of our first Limited Drop, which honors our Cosmic Pioneers and their noble expeditions

Earth's magnetic field is going to flip. So we're better off knowing what that means for us as well, when it plays the UNO reverse card on us.

There is perfect way to cut a three ingredient sandwich. ANY three ingredient sandwich. And there's also a perfect way to cut a four ingredient sandwich, you just need four dimensions. Thanks, Maths! ????

Walking around the Minecraft server might be fun, but sadly, the same couldn't be said about the Minecraft Earth...

Have you ever wondered how lasers work? Well, we did!

In chronically online language, humans might have joined the cosmic chat much later then the universe was born, but in reality, the cosmic chatroom was a very chaotic place for such a long time, that the server wasn't even available until recently.

Good thing Earth is not twice as large, because if an apple would fall on a person's head it would give them serious head injuries instead of ground breaking ideas. ????

Remember, while playing with numbers is fun, the real value of your friendships lies within the quality of the friendships you have, and not the number of friends you have. Quality is more important than the quantity in many areas in life, and friendships are no exception to that. ????

A breathtaking scientific revolution is taking place – biotechnology has been progressing at incredible speed, giving us the tools to gain control over biology eventually. On the one hand, solving the deadliest diseases while also creating viruses more dangerous than nuclear bombs, able to devastate humanity. What is going on?

So far only 17% of all species estimated to live on Earth have been categorized, out of the estimated 8.7 million!

You don't even realize how fast Earth rotates, unless you pause its rotation... ????

How horrible of a scenario do you want to be? Being in Space without a spacesuit: yes. ????

A beautiful night sky, but it comes with wild tides. Do you accept? And how many moons would you choose?

Hundreds of generations may live and die knowing only a spaceship as their home. You might be okay with leaving Earth, never to return. But that means you are making the same decision for your children and grandchildren. Is that ethical?

The 12,024 Human Era Calendar has landed!

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Who needs an oven when you can just use a particle accelerator?

We swallowed a tapeworm so you don't have to. Let's see what happens.

What happens when we decide to shrink Earth to half its size? And does anyone have a planet sized shrinking machine? We're asking for a friend...

How do map projections work? And why are there different maps and projections?

Don't worry, if the Sun disappears, nothing bad happens to us... for the first 8 minutes and 20 seconds. No promises about everything after that.

Well, CAN YOU? Let's look at some of the options.

There is a mysterious source of antimatter in your kitchen! One can only wonder what that source is...

Looking at Earth from the Moon must feel amazing! That is...as long as you don't try to breathe without the space suit in order to figure out what it smells like. But that's what we made this video for!

In the early 16th century, European explorers noticed something strange. Sailing down the east coast of Florida was almost impossible. Even with good winds they ended up sailing backwards. Today we know that the reason for this one-way-sailing route is the same thing that keeps the water levels around the east coast low and the weather in Europe mild. It’s the Gulf Stream! But can climate change stop it? And what happens then? Sit back and enjoy the show, because we're going to look into it now!

You also own Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus. In this Short, we're looking at law in space and the Outer Space Treaty.

Polydactyly is a genetic condition leading to extra fingers and toes. While several genes determine your hair color, the amount of fingers or toes you have is only determined by one!

LET US COOK... a galaxy. Thank you for tuning in to kurzgesagt cooking classes! In today's episode we're cooking a galaxy. This simple to follow recipe includes all ingredients and easy to follow steps for you to create your own galaxy at home. Only one question remains unanswered: why is there a Gomu Gomu no Mi?

You are in the middle of everything in the Universe! But is that really true? Let's find out!

Cryonics is the practice of preserving a dead body or brain, in the hope of reanimation. But no one knows if that will ever happen!

We're finally revealing the secret sauce behind kurzgesagt videos.

Here's a simple DIY – just make sure you have all of the parts ready before you start, ok?

Assuming the universe is infinite and filled with an infinite numbers of stars, the night sky should be bright and not dark. This phenomenon, also known as Olbers' paradox, kept astronomers confused for a long time.

There are rumors of a superpower. Only a few special birbs are able to master it. They see the world differently and are able to uncover the mysteries of the universe. This superpower is called ✨ Curiosity ✨. In our Curiosity Guide we’ll take you on an adventure and show you how to use it to bring more happiness into your life.

When people 'die of old age', they really die from age-related diseases like heart issues, cancer, or respiratory diseases. Sadly, most of them can’t be cured today, but let’s assume for a minute that they could be in the near future. As soon as an organ fails, we could replace it and live on for as long as we wanted, right?

Today on Mythbirbsters: Can shadows travel faster than light?

The universe is a fascinating yet unexplored place – it's about time to change that! Join the Star Birds on their journey across space, mine asteroids, and discover new technologies to advance even further! And who knows? Maybe you'll discover something that's truly out of this world... Star Birds is coming to your Steam library in 12,025!

The universe is a fascinating yet unexplored place – it's about time to change that! Join the Star Birds on their journey across space, mine asteroids, and discover new technologies to advance even further! And who knows? Maybe you'll discover something that's truly out of this world... Star Birds is coming to your Steam library in 12,025!

Congratulations, you've found a hidden video!

Only science can tell us we're not special and get away with it...

We're back answering questions that no one has asked. You're welcome.

Languages are disappearing! Why is this happening and what does it mean for our future?

Can our universe destroy itself? Everything in the universe strives to be in the most stable state possible. For example, a ball on top of a hill is in an unstable state. When pushed, it will roll downhill, lose its potential energy and end up in a stable, ground state.

Repeat after us: The. Sun. Is. Not. Yellow.

Gear up, humans! Our Survival Kit For The Future is your last line of defense against the impending AI takeover. From sock-based anomaly protection to the most important towel you’ll ever need, we’ve got you covered. But hurry! These Survival Kits are highly limited and almost gone! Secure yours here, only on the kurzgesagt shop

Fentanyl hits your brain in seconds, numbing pain and flooding you with euphoria. But it's up to fifty times stronger than heroin, making a safe dose hard to eyeball. In 2022, there were more fentanyl deaths than all US military deaths since the sixties. Be safe, use fentanyl test strips and carry the antidote with you.

Your tattoos are inside your immune system, literally. With each very tasteful piece of art, you kick start a drama and your immune system is stepping in to protect you from yourself.

Mathematicians have spent over fifty years trying to find the magic formula for the sofa with the largest sitting area that can be moved along an L-shaped corridor in one piece without lifting it. Welcome to the Sofa Problem.

Does free will exist? Do you even want to have free will? Or do you sometimes wish that some of your daily decisions could be made for you? We thought so. That’s why we created the Determinator 3000! Power it up with a spin and it will compute the best course of action for you. Probably.

It’s finally time to reveal the 12,025 Human Era Calendar! This is more than just a way to mark the days – it’s our chance to share something with you all which is truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art that will inspire you for an entire year and beyond.

Your parachute failed. You’ve got 60 seconds before impact. What now?

If you climbed a ladder into space and let go, would you float or fall? It depends entirely on where your ladder is.

Join us as we take a look back over an astonishing year and the passion project that was by our side through it all.So much hard work, detailed illustrations, meticulous research, and shiny details went into the creation of our 12,025 Human Era Calendar – and we couldn’t be prouder of the result.

Is the red you see the same as the red your buddy Eric sees? Let's find out!